ZINC SULFATE

Description: As an ophthalmic preparation, zinc sulfate precipitates protein and this is responsible for the astringent and weak antiseptic activity of Zn sulfate. It also produces mild vasodilation. Zinc sulfate can also be used orally or systemically as a zinc supplement. 220 mg of zinc sulfate (heptahydrate) contains 50 mg of elemental zinc.

Uses

Treatment and prevention low zinc levels
May also be used to promote wound healing.

How to use zinc sulfate

Always refer to your doctors instructions before taking this medication. Duration and dosage will be determined by your medical condition and its response to the medication. Make sure to take this medication in the prescribed amount and time period even after symptoms disappear. Discontinuing the medication before completion of treatment may cause incomplete treatment of condition. If Symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Taken by mouth; 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals; as directed by your physician; Avoid milk, bran, grains, or cereals within 2 hours of taking this medicine.

Warnings

Side Effects

Minor side effects (if these symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor)

nausea, stomach upset, heartburn.

Serious side effects (inform your doctor immediately)

fever, chills, sore throat, sores in mouth, unusual tiredness, weakness.

Precautions

Precautions

Inform your doctor.
- Allergy to the medication or any allergies.
- Medical History of low blood levels of copper.

If you are planning to be pregnant or think you may be pregnant, discuss the risks and benefits of use with your doctor.

Consult your doctor before breast-feeding as this medication passes into breast milk and although adverse effects are unlikely.

Interactions

Taking multiple drugs may affect how medications work and/or cause unwanted side effects. List down all the medications you are taking and inform your physician and pharmacist. Do not take, discontinue, or alter any dose of medications without prior approval of your physician.

Products that may interact with this medication include:
- tetracycline antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline), bisphosphonates (e.g., alendronate), and quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin).

Overdose & Brands

Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath.

Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and as soon as you remember, take a regular dose or if the time of the next dose is near, wait for it before taking another dose and resume your usual schedule. Do not increase the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Storage:

Room temperature 15-30 degrees C
Do not expose to light and moisture
Do not store in the bathroom
Keep all medications away from pets and children

Brands

Available Brands

Bomvi-Zinc [ Diamond Lab ]
E-Zinc [ United Lab ]
Immuzinc [ Medlink ]
Nutrizinc [ Multicare ]

Also marketed as

Enerzee [ Square Pharma ]
Eye Glo Relief [ CCM Pharmaceuticals ]
Prozinc [ Prohealth ]